gleichman wrote:
> tussock wrote:
>> Market segmentation hurts as each product has a smaller customer
>> base, interoperability helps as every product supports every other
>> product. This _obviously_ matters.
>
> The truth is that we're a large (and in the west) rich world. We can
> easily support market segmentation; in fact the market demands it and is
> improved by it.
Bullshit. The market demands and thrives on *choice*, not
segmentation. It is improved by interoperability, as that improves the
opportunity for genuine choice, which is why any securely dominant
business is scared shitless of it.
> WotC tried it your way
Half-assed at best, never truely going open, never pushing the new
frontiers, still attacking the support work of their fanbase. They *fear*
genuine competition and consumer choice.
> and have decided that it's in its own interest to pass on it in the
> future. Given that they have all the financial facts at their finger
> tips and you don't, I'll take their word over yours and any number of
> Internet fanboys.
Hasbro? Finances? What, are you kidding? Did you note I'm talking
about things that are beyond the balance sheet?
GROWING THE HOBBY.
Just incase you missed it.
> If you think they're wrong, then do it yourself and toss WotC into the
> dustbin. Proof is in the pudding, etc. etc. If there is significant
> growth there, it's for the taking.
Sure, like I have the capital to hire the talent away for a few
years, or a stonking brand name like that to work off. As I've plainly
said, *they* could do better, and it doesn't mean anyone else has the
potential to.
> I on the other hand think their decision is reasoned and likely wise.
> There is no significant growth to be had, just a small market that WotC
> will be making the best of.
IBM thought the world wouldn't need many computers.
Bill Gates thought PCs wouldn't do much with the internet.
There's huge growth, everywhere, for everyone. You've just got to be
better than the other guy so you can kill him and take his stuff
(excusing the DnDism).
Have you seen TV lately? That's the competition, and it's *crap*.
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tussock
Zzzzzzzzzz... uh, wha? What the hell? I was sleeping, bugger off.
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